| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2741
Appeal against conscription of: Cuthbert Leo Addyman
Age: 29
Address: 45 Elmwood Street, York
Occupation: Grocer
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Cuthbert Leo Addyman
Summary of case: The appellant states that he has not been able to find anyone to run the business in his absence. He has three children and his wife is unable to manage the business. He has considered 'the question of getting a girl or woman but without male assistance I am afraid no woman can manage the warehouse business.' [See also NRCC/Cl 9/1/2023]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 27 January 1917 Dismissed but not to be called up before 28 March |